Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity in a fast-growing, dynamic company? Look no further! If you're passionate about driving positive change, supporting employee development, and making an impact in the environmental sector, we want to hear from you!
About us:
At Maydencroft, we’re passionate about nurturing environments where both people and nature can flourish—from expansive landscapes to vibrant urban green spaces. We focus on creating, restoring, and maintaining spaces that support the well-being of our communities and the planet. Our work culture is built on inclusivity, collaboration, and continuous learning, ensuring that everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered.
The role:
As our HR Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in providing support to our employees. Your responsibilities will include:
· Assist with all areas of recruitment i.e. drafting and posting job advertisements, contacting candidates and arranging interviews.
- Collating new starter documentation, ensuring all compliance documents (like Right to Work checks) are completed.
- Updating and maintaining employee records, ensuring that all information is accurate and compliant with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR).
- Inputting and updating data in HR software systems, including personal details, attendance, and performance data.
- Support the People & HR Advisor withpreparation of payroll information by collecting attendance, overtime, and leave data, and liaising with payroll teams to ensure accuracy.
- Helping employees with our benefits and perks, assisting with enrolments and changes where necessary.
- Handling general HR queries from employees regarding policies, benefits, and HR processes.
- Assisting with the administration of disciplinary and grievance processes, including scheduling meetings and keeping records of proceedings.
- Helping with the preparation and documentation for performance reviews and appraisals.
- Ensure digital personnel filing systems are stored securely and are easy to retrieve.
- Assisting where necessary, with the preparation of HR reports for management, including turnover, absence, and recruitment data.
- Assisting in various HR projects such as diversity and inclusion programs, employee engagement surveys, or team-building events.
- Staying updated with HR best practices, new laws, and emerging trends in the field.
Who are we looking for?
- Passion: A genuine enthusiasm for HR and a desire to make a difference.
- Expertise: Level 3 CIPD qualified however, this is not essential.
- Knowledge: Experience with HR & People systems and databases.
- Communication: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse teams.
- Flexibility: An ability to balance remote work with in-person collaboration across our sites.
- Driving licence: must have a full, valid, UK driving licence.
What do we offer?
- Flexibility: A role that offers a combination of remote work and close collaboration with our teams in our offices and on the greenspaces we manage.
- Professional development: Opportunities to enhance your skills through training and career growth.
- Meaningful impact: The chance to contribute to projects that make a positive difference.
- Supportive culture: A team that values open communication, creativity, and kindness.
- 25+ benefits and perks available: Such as long service awards, Medicash, gift voucher scheme, Bike2Work, additional annual leave with length of service and many more.
Package:
· Flexible approach to working hours. These hours can be worked over 3 – 4 days per week. 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, covering the core hours of 9 am – 5 pm.
· £26,000per annum, pro-rata.
· Hybrid role – minimum 2 days in office per week.
· Initially a fixed-term contract, with the potential to become a permanent position.
How to apply:
We encourage you to submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your HR experience, passion for the green sector, and how you envision contributing to our team's success.
Join us in shaping the future of Maydencroft and making a lasting impact on our employees' professional lives!
Maydencroft is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: £26,000.00 per year
Expected hours: No less than 20 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application question(s):
- Which HR software systems have you used?
Experience:
- HR: 1 year (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Letchworth Garden City SG6 2AH
